Section 5

After millions of years, due to the reproductive methods of the soul sealers and mortals, the bloodline has weakened generation by generation, until the female soul sealers disappeared from the clan. It was only then that the soul sealers realized that the tears and blood of human women could weaken divine power. Thus, after a long period of inheritance, the soul sealers of the small clans no longer possessed divine power, and the remaining four clans were far inferior to one-tenth of the strength of their ancestors

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The Fourth War of Gods and Demons, also known in modern times as the Ancient War of Gods and Demons, has only been passed down through legends

It was merely a common question, but to the ears of the umbrella seller, it sounded like a threat. With a pale face, he said: "Isn't the place that sells coffins... meant for sending people off in the end?"

"That is also true..." However, there seems to be something not quite right, Liu Feiyin was left speechless

The story of the Soul Binder lasted for nearly an hour, and the umbrella seller was captivated by Liu Feiyin's melodious and languid voice, almost forgetting where he was.

The petty person waits for him, not knowing how long he can live; perhaps a lifetime as fleeting as a flash in the pan, yet this is still a lifetime

The umbrella seller nodded, "I am a tree spirit"

There exists a special kind of humanity in the world, a lineage that is a combination of gods and humans. They inherit the divine powers of the gods, yet possess only the lifespan of humans. The heavenly realm scornfully refers to them as "dog gods." Dog gods are not permitted to enter the heavenly realm, and humans have always harbored a sense of fear towards them. Thus, the dog gods in the world conceal their true identities, living alongside ordinary humans, quietly marrying, giving birth, and perpetuating their existence.

During the Fourth Demon and God War, the order of the Three Realms was disrupted, and the Underworld was overwhelmed with souls, with a large number of wandering spirits unable to reincarnate. In order to restore and maintain the order of the Underworld, the Lord of the Underworld ordered the opening of the Ghost Gate leading to the Human Realm. The hundred ghosts roamed the human world at night, and the resentment was sky-high, resulting in rampant plagues and corpses strewn everywhere, resembling another Underworld.

Thus, the later soul sealers no longer relied on close relationships with women or on reproduction for their legacy. Instead, they selected children with innate wisdom and directly transferred the blood of the soul sealers into the bodies of their successors. Even so, the soul sealers gradually declined. By the time of the Nine Nations standing in the human realm, only the Bai and Fengqi clans among the soul sealers were still active, while the Xuelin and Huangqu clans had vanished without a trace

After listening, he let out a gentle sigh, "So Boss Bai called me here, not to exorcise demons, but to help me... Why? We are complete strangers."

For a moment, the courtyard was as silent as stone, and the glazed heart shattered into pieces all over the ground

There are numerous branches of Soul Sealing Masters, among which the Xuelin, Bai, Huangqu, and Fengqi clans possess the strongest divine powers

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Bai Qingming smiled faintly: "Today, as I stepped out, the sky was about to rain, and a person who makes a living selling umbrellas gifted me an umbrella. My shop sells coffins, and I cannot give away coffins. My master had advised me in life that one must repay the kindness received."

You were never meant to exist in this world, yet now you sit beneath the lantern tree, which should not be found within the borders of Liu Cang, drinking with those who should not be here.

Bai Qingming encountered such a situation for the first time. He glanced at Liu Feiyin, who also wore a similarly astonished expression. They exchanged looks for a long time, and it was Liu Feiyin who spoke first, "What do you think Jin Guan Fang is?"

Bai Qingming caressed the beeswax bead bracelet in his hand and nodded, saying: "Indeed, but there are always unexpected events, just like you"

Common cats enjoy rolling in the wood betony bushes, while cat spirits can become intoxicated by the scent of the acacia tree

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The umbrella seller said: "The petty person was acquainted with his previous life at Baize Ridge"

However, the bloodline of the Dog God has been passed down from generation to generation in this manner

He hung his head and thought for a long time; after drinking the wine, his limbs felt warm, and he thought to himself that he was probably drunk as well

Everyone immediately understood the reason behind the cat's infatuated demeanor displayed by the white mandarin duck

Although the umbrella seller does not fear extinction, he also does not wish to perish in this manner and within these books

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Bai Qingming invited the guests inside and led them to the water pavilion in the courtyard. Liu Feiyin was of little use, only knowing how to eat and not how to serve others, leaving the painter to stand by and pour the wine.

The umbrella seller shook his head, "It is both a soul-binding and a life-threatening livelihood."

That was the peak period of the Soul Masters, among whom the strong could open the Eye of Reincarnation, perceiving the past and present lives of mortals. They could subdue demons, eliminate evil, predict fortunes and misfortunes, and guide the living. The stronger the divine power, the more burdensome the physical body became, leading to a shorter lifespan

The umbrella seller finally realized that none of the people from the brocade coffin workshop were ordinary individuals. It was likely that Liu Feiyin had invited him here at the behest of the person in front of him. He was merely an outsider selling umbrellas, without anything particularly special about him. The person before him could see through his true identity at a glance and had brought him here, so the only conceivable purpose behind this must be singular.

The artist then explained, "My master’s surname is Bai. I wonder if the guest has ever heard of a Soul Binder?"

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Such a chaotic scene

The umbrella seller has been in Jiujiu Bridge Town for more than eight years, waiting and waiting. In this world, he does not know anyone and has never thought of seeking help. Today, he met someone on the bridge who said, "Let's be friends." He has never had a friend, so he was very moved.

Liu Feiyin was the first to find his tongue and began to tell a story

The umbrella seller looked up at the lantern tree, his face filled with surprise, "I have heard that the lantern tree only grows in the Cloud Kingdom"

The petty person cannot die yet, I am waiting for someone, I want to wait until that person arrives, to accompany him for a lifetime, this is a promise made by the petty person

During the mid-stage of the Fourth War of Gods and Demons, the Underworld was nearly paralyzed. At this time, the Dog Gods no longer remained silent; they took on the responsibility of being the sons of the gods. With their own blood as sacrifice and the Song of Soul Passage as a medium, they sent the souls directly into reincarnation. In just two hundred years, the Dog Gods, who diligently protected the human realm, earned the trust and respect of humanity, and were given a new name: Soul Sealers

The little person has not committed any wrongdoing, does not possess any magical abilities, and apart from eternally maintaining this appearance, is no different from an ordinary person